2024 Six Strategies - Wilson Society | University of Rochester

JOHN STORZ AND DEL BAKER-ROBERTSON Col John P. Storz, DMD, ’74 values the freedom he had at the University of Rochester to delve into many interests and cultivate a spirit of exploration. He shares, “My impression as an undergraduate student and beyond was that my education offered me infinite possibilities. At Rochester, there wasn’t a rigidity in the curriculum as there was at other schools. I thrived on being able to pursue diverse areas of study.” John was a biology major, but one of his favorite classes was about Shakespeare. He also took numerous courses in political science, which served him well later in his military career. John thought he would pursue medical research, but realized it was not for him. One of his classmates was going to dental school, and he decided to apply too. He went on to attend Washington University in St. Louis. John received an Army Health Professions scholarship and was obligated to serve for three years, but he ended up continuing his dental career in the military. “The military experience opened up Member Spotlight

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